<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a global B2B technology and solutions company serving a wide range of professional and industrial customers. The organization provides highly reliable, high‑quality products and services that support mission‑critical operations across multiple sectors. With a strong international presence and a long-standing reputation for technical excellence, the company continues to expand in the Japan market, offering a stable business environment combined with global collaboration opportunities.<br /> The Japan entity operates with a lean and agile structure, working closely with regional and global headquarters to ensure strong operational performance, financial governance, and continuous process improvement.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As the Japan Controller, you will oversee all finance and accounting activities for the Japan entity. This includes ownership of monthly/quarterly/annual closing, financial reporting, forecasting support, and ensuring strong financial governance. You will partner closely with business leaders, commercial teams, and regional finance to provide insights that drive operational and commercial performance.<br /> This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring both technical accounting expertise and strong business partnering capability.<br /><br /> Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead full financial closing (monthly, quarterly, yearly) in compliance with local and global standards</li><li>Manage all accounting functions (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, tax coordination)</li><li>Prepare reporting packages and financial statements for regional/global HQ</li><li>Partner with sales, operations, and service teams to support business decision‑making</li><li>Monitor budget performance, support forecasting, and identify improvement opportunities</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies</li><li>Manage external auditors, tax advisors, and service providers</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and drive financial operational excellence</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native-level Japanese with Business-level English or Native Chinese with business Japanese proficiency</li><li>Strong accounting foundation (JGAAP; USGAAP or IFRS exposure preferred)</li><li>Proven experience in Controlling, FP&A, or Business Partnering roles</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, industrial, technology, or B2B environments is highly preferred</li><li>Ability to independently manage financial closing and reporting</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Hands-on, detail‑oriented, and proactive in driving improvements</li><li>Comfortable working in a global matrix organization, collaborating with overseas teams</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>High-impact role with ownership of the Japan finance function</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with global and regional leadership teams</li><li>Blend of technical accounting, commercial finance, and business partnership</li><li>Stable, well-established global company with strong engineering heritage</li><li>Career development opportunities within an international group</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013372135</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjQ5MjY0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A global leader in advanced materials supporting the semiconductor industry is seeking an FP&A Manager for its flagship business unit. The company develops and manufactures high-precision components essential for next-generation semiconductor production, supplying major manufacturers worldwide with cutting-edge technology solutions.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will lead financial planning and analysis for a core technology business that plays a critical role in global semiconductor manufacturing.<br /> This position partners closely with senior leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, product cost analysis, and strategic decision support.<br /> The role also collaborates with global finance teams, supports new investment evaluations, and contributes to the standardization and improvement of management accounting processes. Some domestic and international travel is expected.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in FP&A or accounting/finance within the manufacturing industry (5+ years).</li><li>Strong knowledge of management accounting and cost accounting.</li><li>People management experience (leading teams of 3+).</li><li>Business-level English and fluent Japanese.Logical thinking, communication skills, and ability to partner with global teams.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar) is an advantage.</li><li>Professional certifications (e.g., CPA/CFA) are welcome.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Contribute directly to the financial strategy of a globally recognized leader in semiconductor technology.</li><li>Opportunity to work on advanced products that enable cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing, including next-generation lithography applications.</li><li>Gain global exposure through collaboration with overseas sites and cross-functional project teams.</li><li>Clear career development pathways toward senior finance leadership roles, including corporate finance or overseas positions.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements in a diverse, inclusive, and innovation-driven environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013337705</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a></span></em><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><hr /><p><em>「応募」をクリックすることにより、お客様はロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）のプライバシー通知（</em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a></span></em><em>）に同意したものとみなされます。</em> <em>応募書類には、人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴などの要配慮個人情報や、配偶者、扶養家族など採用選考に無関係な情報を含めないようご注意ください。記載する情報はすべて正確かつ真実であること、また、ハイパーリンクを含める場合には、安全性と信頼性が確保されていることをご確認ください。</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/WXVyaWtvLkFrYW1pbmUuNTM2ODMuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Large manufacturing and distribution business looking for an Assistant Internal Audit Manager. Great work life balance with hybrid remote work, and a ton of career progression opportunities!</li></ul><p><br /><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to support IT internal audits and evaluate IT controls to ensure compliance and strengthen risk management, while helping advance audit practices through automation and AI.</li><li>In this role you will partner with audit managers to assess IT controls related to financial reporting, execute IT audit engagements end to end, and contribute to developing modern audit approaches, including cybersecurity-focused initiatives.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Your Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Fluent Japanese and business level English</li><li>Ability to clearly convey audit objectives and findings to stakeholders and management</li><li>Experience in IT internal audits and evaluating IT controls, including J SOX or similar frameworks</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Key Highlights of the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Work for a global leader with a huge presence</li><li>Great work/life balance with super flex time, a hybrid remote system, and low overtime hours</li><li>A lot of chances for career progression and to work with senior finance business partners</li><li>Business casual working environment</li></ul><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QnJlbm5hLkh5YWt1bm8uNzA0ODEuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
